Adamus Lounge - Chicago

This restaurant is elegant yet unpretentious, and surprisingly quiet for being located in the bustling heart of the Loop. The drinks are consistently good and the bartender is always friendly.

This is a sophisticated and peaceful spot for enjoying a drink. However, the bartender lacks intelligence.

I have visited this restaurant twice, and the only reason I did not give it five stars is because the service was bad during my first hour there. It was busy, but I sat at the bar and had to say "excuse me" multiple times before the bartenders noticed me. However, the service improved later in the night and I had a great time. During my second visit, the bartender was friendlier and it was a nice experience. The lounge is cute with large group areas that can be reserved for parties. The wine list and cocktails were good, and the prices were reasonable. Overall, it is a nice place to gather with friends and have a conversation.

We enjoyed the Restaurant Week menu. The food was very good, nice wine choices, the ambiance was comfortable and conducive to conversation.

We tried everything as part of the two different choices featured during Chicago Restaurant Week fixed menu. The food profile of every single course dish was, without exaggeration, simply outstanding. Our chef came out and exchanged a few words with us and we personally congratulated him on a couple of his gastronomic achievements. Our young waiter was very personable and professional, which only contributed to enjoying an already fantastic meal. The only thing that was shocking to us in regards to the locale's ambiance was the fact that, after going to such great lengths in the execution of the space concept and design, they resorted to plastering the walls with several large TV screens. We actually managed to turn off the one right above our table, but still had three more vying for our attention in the background and from the corner of our eyes. Given that in today's world, we are constantly surrounded by screens of all sizes (one could even argue that we're almost attached to that particular one we hold incessantly in our hands), in our case we tend to look for unique places which refuse to give in and fall prey to this awful trend. For that reason, and for that reason alone, we do not look forward to returning any time soon. It's a shame that a banal trend has trumped chic design and haute cuisine of an otherwise almost perfect dining gem.